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2680644, ILB Mack Wilson, Alabama
Posted by will_5198, Sun Dec-02-18 05:31 PM
Remember when Mack Wilson killed a man? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOCDD8LgPeg

Absolutely one of the most violent kick-off collisions I've ever seen. Wasn't even called for targeting (although you know how that goes). Since that play as a freshman, he's sat behind a procession of NFL draft picks, then finally got his chance to start in last year's playoffs. But the delay was more about his program than his talent -- he's a perfect fit for modern defensive philosophies.

The best part about him is his coverage skills. He's a natural in zone or man, and tracks the ball as well as any linebacker in this class. The clincher is his reactions, though -- he has elite breaks on the ball and better hands than most tight ends. I've seen him cleanly scoop up throws that were inches from hitting the turf.

The other linebacker stuff he does well enough. Not a big intimidator between the tackles, although he forces the issue and slides off blocks OK. He might have a couple of ugly series when teams go heavy at him, but that flaw is less relevant these days...offenses are built around passing.

Special when the ball is in the air. Adequate when it's not.

+ Top-end coverage awareness and a dangerous player to throw around underneath
+ Screen-killer, which is extremely valuable
+ Has receiver's hands and finishes plays (6 interceptions in last two seasons)
+ Sideline-to-sideline closing speed and a madman on coverage teams

- Can be cut or get stuck on blocks a bit too easily; light in the run game overall
- Misses enough tackles for you to notice
- Always played with a wall of first-round d-linemen in front of him